Charles II:
- Ruled England from 1660 to 1685
- He gained the throne after the years of exile during the Puritan Commonwealth. ( after Oliver Cromwell's death)
- He was a catholic
- He had a positive impact on England because his political knowledge led him to steer England through the struggles of the Anglicans, Catholics, and dissenters.
He was described as having much pride and passion.- The years of his reign were most known for being named as the Restoration period.